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Have the Talk of a Lifetime

Fremont Memorial Chapel encourages families to Have the Talk of a Lifetime

People talk about many things with their loved ones: from
day-to-day details to big events. Sharing stories with those who matter most
isn’t just important today; it will be especially significant when it’s time to
commemorate a life. Fremont Memorial Chapel is proud to announce its
participation in Have the Talk of a LifetimeSM, a national effort to
encourage families to have conversations about life and what matters most.
These discussions can help families make important decisions about how they
wish to remember and honor the lives of their loved ones.

Through meaningful memorialization – that is, taking time to
reflect on the unique life of a loved one and remember the difference they made
– families and friends take an important step in the journey toward healing
after death.

Individuals and their families have more options than even
before for memorializing their loved one at the end of life. From simple to
very elaborate, there are a variety of ways a family can honor their loved one
in a personal and meaningful way.

“Memorialization is so much more than it used to be,” said Nancy
Schroder. “It can reflect a person’s life story – their values, interests and
experiences – and be transformative, healing and comforting. Meaningful
memorialization starts when loved ones talk about what matters most: memories
made, lessons learned and how they hope to be remembered.”

Fremont Memorial Chapel is pleased to offer individuals
and families a free workbook, Having the Talk of a Lifetime, that will help them begin a
conversation about life.

“It’s not easy to talk about death,” said Schroder. “I think
this workbook will be particularly helpful because it focuses on life, rather
than the details of a service. It’s life stories – family vacations, pieces of
advice, favorite pastimes – that will help you remember those who matter most
and begin to heal after they die.”

“We are here to support and encourage people as they ‘have
the talk’ with their loved ones,” said Schroder. “Please call us if we can help
you or if we can provide additional information about your memorialization
options.”

The Have the Talk of a Lifetime campaign is sponsored by the
Funeral and Memorial Information Council.